Baby Name Trends.... From Classic to Hip

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By: GranMamma

Goodbye
Bertha, Hello Kaitlyn! The top baby names of today break with tradition
and follow-up on new trends. Because choosing the perfect name can be a
daunting task, many informative web sites have been launched with
parents in mind.

A name is central to a child's earliest sense of
identity. It's often the first word he or she learns to read and write.
Naming trends of today are defined by celebrities, literary classics,
and even name brands. Look no further than your favorite book, car, or
brand for baby name ideas. Names like "Armani", "Del Monte",
"Infiniti", "Celica", "Chevy", and "Lexus" are increasing in popularity.

Unisex
names are another trend that is gaining steam. Parents are using names
such as Jordan, Madison, Devon, Bailey, Parker, and Logan on boys and
girls. However, when naming a baby, parents must consider if it invites
potential teasing. Boys are often targeted more heavily than girls.

Want
to add a twist to your baby's name? Another naming trend includes
spelling classical names untraditionally. There are usually at least
five different ways to spell any name. This way, you can add variety to
a classical favorite.

You could also use a name inspired by
nature. Examples for boys include Ashton, Avery, Birch, Bradley, Grant,
Holden, Landon, Logan, or Wesley. For girls you could use Beverly,
Brooke, Erica, Hayley, Lauren, Lillian, or Olivia.

Want a crafty
name? Bailey, Baker, Carter, Cooper, Foster, Mason, Porter, and Turner
may be more your style. However, you can’t go wrong with the following
chart-topping baby names, whether you prefer the 1900's or the 1990's.

Names of the 1900's:

Boys: John, William, James, Charles and Robert

Girls: Mary, Helen, Elizabeth, Marie, and Alice

Names of the 1990's:

Boys: Michael, Christopher, Joshua, Jacob, Andrew, David, and Tyler

Girls: Ahley, Emily, Sarah, Amanda, Taylor, Megan, Kayla, and Nicole

Best of luck!

GranMamma is the webmaster at the Baby Names Box
- Where you can explore over 6,000 baby names and their meanings.
Sub-categories include Disney ,J.R. Tolkien names, Fantasy and Folklore
names, and many names from the literary classics. Be sure to say hi to
GranMamma!